What is a business travel agent, and what do business travel agents do?
- Booking and managing all company travel, including meetings, conferences, and events
- Providing support for cancellations, trip modifications, and on-trip assistance
- Tracking and reporting travel spend
- Creating a suitable corporate travel policy
- Processing travel expenses
- Negotiating better rates for corporate and group bookings
6 Key business travel agent skills
1. Travel planning
2. Negotiation
3. Managing trips
4. Program management
5. Communication skills
6. Post-trip support
What’s the alternative to using a business travel agent?
- Searching, booking, and managing flight expenses from within the TravelPerk platform. You’ll also have access to an extensive inventory for booking corporate flights to help you secure great deals.
- Giving you access to an industry-leading inventory for booking corporate accommodation, such as hotel rooms, for the best prices.
- Helping you define and automate your corporate travel policy and approval workflow for better all-around compliance.